Graptopetalum macdougallii, Laxmi Kamal, Lakshmi Kamal - Succulent Plant

Succulents are popular for two simple reasons: they are beautiful and nearly indestructible. Graptopetalum macdougallii is an attractive succulent plant with leaves arranged in rosettes and a great confidence booster for the new gardener to grow.

What makes it special:
One of the Beautiful and hardy succulent.
Low maintenance plant.
Best for sunny windows.

Pack contents

• Graptopetalum macdougallii, Laxmi Kamal, Lakshmi Kamal - Succulent Plant
• 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Graptopetalum macdougallii is an attractive succulent plant belongs to the family of the Crassulaceae. The leaves are arranged in rosettes. Each ground-hugging rosette bears up to 50 leaves and is up to 3 inches in diameter. This gives mature succulents a rangy appearance, which is easy fix by pinching back. The leaves are rounded, tongue-shaped to semi-spathulate, bright bluish to greenish, glaucous, and sharply pointed at the apex. The flower has 5 petals marked with dense red lines.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 5 inch (13 cm)
• Plant Spread: 2 inch (5 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Ghost plant
• Maximum Reachable Height: Up to 6 inch
• Flower Colour: Yellow
• Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow
• Planting and care: Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.

Sunlight:
Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright light/Artificial bright light area. Protect the Money plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage. SoilThe soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content. Watering:
Water a plant when the topsoil in pot (3 to 4 inch) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season. Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am.
Application of Fertilizer:
Apply fertilize a plant mostly in the spring and early monsoon season. Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots to the plant can easily uptake the nutrients and moisture.
Re-potting:
When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer. Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days then move the plant to its required light condition.

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Plant Protection:
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts. Graptopetalum macdougallii careInitial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light. Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

• Sunlight: Natural indirect bright light/Artificial bright light

Watering

Water a plant when the topsoil in the pot (3 to 4 inch) feels dry to touch.
Do not overwater the plant

• Soil: Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content.
• Temperature: 15 to 35-degree celsius
• Fertilizer: Apply organic fertilizers

Graptopetalum macdougallii special featureThe silvery gray to bluish-green foliage has a pinkish tinge to the edges of the leaves when they are young.

Graptopetalum macdougallii uses

• Ornamental Use: It is one of the excellent ornamental plants

It containsSrItem name1Graptopetalum macdougallii, Laxmi Kamal, Lakshmi Kamal - Succulent Plant23 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)